Residents interested in helping reduce pet overpopulation in Florida can purchase the Florida Animal Friend Spay/Neuter license plate. The specialty plate is available at any auto tag office and is priced at $25 above the standard renewal fee. Proceeds are distributed through grants to non-profit and government animal control agencies to fund programs that promote pet sterilization through spay/neuter.

Controlling pet overpopulation reduces the number of unwanted puppies and kittens, dogs and cats in our community, thereby reducing the number of homeless animals that end up in shelters and if not adopted, euthanized.

Florida Animal Friend, Inc. is a coalition of the Florida Veterinary Medical Association, the Florida Animal Control Association, The Humane Society of the United States, and local animal advocates. For more information, visit www.floridaanimalfriend.com or call 954-316-8621.